Alumni Talk: “From Courses at SPCE UCA to the High Mountains of the Dzungarian Alatau, Nepal, and Kilimanjaro”

The School of Professional and Continuing Education of the University of Central Asia invites you to a presentation titled “From Courses at SPCE to the High Mountains of the Dzungarian Alatau, Nepal, and Kilimanjaro” as part of the “Alumni Talk” initiative.

The session will be led by SPCE graduate Dmitry Sagurov — a successful entrepreneur in the hospitality industry.

Dmitry will share his journey — from his first steps in SPCE courses to conquering the peaks of the Dzungarian Alatau, Nepal, and Kilimanjaro. He will talk about how education became the starting point for major expeditions, the challenges he faced in the mountains, and the lessons that help him keep moving forward despite fear and exhaustion.

About Speaker

Dmitry Sagurov is an entrepreneur in the hospitality sector with over 30 years of experience in tourism. He began his career in 1993 and has since progressed from hands-on industry work to developing his own business ventures.

A graduate of the SPCE programme “Mountain Tourism Instructor” (2008–2009), which he completed in Tekeli, Kazakhstan, Dmitry combines professional expertise with a deep passion for mountains and adventure tourism.

• Location: Tekeli
• Date: March 27, 2026
• Time: 16:00